Task

Backing Up Data on Your Tablet Device

You should copy the data in your tablet device and store it on another storage device (backup). Various data such as recorded images, downloaded music and video content will be accumulate in your tablet device as you use them. If unexpected problems occur with your tablet device, that data may be damaged or lost. As a preventive measure in case of such accidents, you should make frequent backups so you will be able to restore your important data.
Note
  • Some data on your tablet device cannot be backed up.

  • Some settings and applications may not have any backup method. Make written notes and keep them in a safe place.

Data you can back up

You can copy and store the following data with your tablet device for backup.
  • Music/movie/eBook files without copyright protection

  • Pictures/wallpapers

That data is stored in the following folders.
  • Music files: \Music

  • Wallpaper files: \Pictures

  • Movie files: \Movie

  • Picture files: \DCIM

  • eBook files: \Reader

Backing up data (copying)

Use the File transfer app to store the data on a commercially available SD memory card.
  1. Tap [ Apps & Widgets] followed by [ File transfer] to start the File transfer app.

  1. Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot.

  1. Select the file/folder you want to copy from your tablet device.

  1. Tap .

A folder called “\transferred” is created on the SD memory card, and the data is copied to that folder.
Note
  • Since video content purchased at Video Unlimited*1 is copyrighted, you cannot back it up by the above mentioned method. Copy it on a computer using “Media Go” computer software. Go here to learn more about the Media Go application.

*1 Video Unlimited is a video service available on Sony Entertainment Network.
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